Chapter 1: Introduction
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Safety Information
Please refer to
Chapter 2: Safety and Regulatory
in this manual. The Safety chapter describes the safety
information you and the physicians must understand thoroughly before you begin to use the system.
Note that you will find additional safety information throughout your Learning and Reference Guide. If
you need additional training, seek assistance from qualified GE Healthcare personnel. The equipment is
intended for use by qualified personnel only. This guide should be kept with the equipment and be readily
available at all times. It is important for you to periodically review the procedures and safety precautions.
It is important for you to read and understand the contents of this guide before attempting to use this
product.
Safety Notices
Safety notices are used to emphasize certain safety instructions. This guide uses the international symbol
along with the danger, warning, or caution message. This section also describes the purpose of a Note.
DANGER
Danger is used to identify conditions or actions for which a specific hazard is
known to exist which will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial prop-
erty damage if the instructions are ignored.
WARNING
Warning is used to identify conditions or actions for which a specific hazard is
known to exist which may cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if the instructions are ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to identify conditions or actions for which a potential hazard may
exist which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the
instructions are ignored.
IMPORTANT!
An Important comment calls your attention to items that affect your workflow or image
quality but do not involve the safety of people or equipment.
Note:
A Note provides additional information that is helpful to you. It may emphasize certain informa-
tion regarding special tools or techniques, items to check before proceeding, or factors to con-
sider about a concept or task.